Eric Elliott

Overdose program expands its availability across Interior Health region

Interior Health's Take Home Naloxone program will be expanding to 70 new sites across the province.

B.C now has more than 100 craft beer producers who could be affected by Alberta's policy change.

Alberta building a wall against out-of-province brewers

With Alberta increasing the rates for B.C brewers to sell their product in Alberta, it's going to come at a cost to breweries in B.C.

B.C now has more than 100 craft beer producers who could be affected by Alberta's policy change.

Hockey registration now open for Windermere Valley

With the summer nearly over, it's time for residents of the Columbia Valley to get out and register for hockey for this season.

Grants for small municipalities announced

The Government of BC recently announced the amounts for the annual grants given to small municipalities across the province.

Canal Flats to step back from Columbia Lake Stewardship Society

Canal Flats recently held council and discussed a number of pressing issues. Among them, Tilley Memorial Park.

Off-road vehicles in town a safety concern

Canal Flats prepares for Union of BritishColumbia Municipalities convention

Off-road vehicles in town a safety concern

With a little over a month until the annual UBCM convention, Canal Flats is making preparations to meet with ministers.

Natural playground coming to Tilley Memorial Park

As part of larger upgrades at Tilley Memorial Park, council is working on the design of a natural playground.

Columbia Watershed in good health but still at risk, report says

The WWF-Canada recently released a report examining the Columbia Watershed. It was both good and bad news.

Off the Record: Anthems not the place for political statements

Last week a member of the Canadian Tenors took it upon himself to make a political statement during the national anthem.

Race for NDP nomination begins in Columbia River Revelstoke

For the first time in over a decade there will be a new MLA in the Columbia River Revelstoke riding.

Regional districts pushes for fireworks ban

After the destruction of one of the worst wildfires in recent history, local politicians are looking at banning the sale of fireworks.

College of the Rockies to add Aboriginal cultural liaison

In light of recent changes to the province's educational curriculum, the College of the Rockies will add a cultural liaison.

East Kootenay to get permanent MRI Machine

East Kootenay will be getting a new full-time MRI machine after years of temporary service.

Dirt Bikes, ATVs, problematic in Canal Flats

Canal Flats council had some interesting topics to discuss last council. Among them, ATV and Dirt Bike regulations.

Book nurtures nutritional practices for children

From the first moment couples learn they are going to become parents, optimizing nutrition becomes part of their everyday thoughts.

Off the Record: Canada’s youth hold the future to politics

After years of apathy among Canada's youngest voters, they've finally woken up and taken to the polls.

Seniors’ program Better at Home recevies boost

Canada’s population continues to age rapidly and is as old as it’s ever been.

Kimberley a finalist for Coors’ One Horse Town Contest

Country music fans and valley residents unite: vote for the town of Kimberley in the “One Horse Town” contest presented by Coors Banquet.

CBEEN executive director Duncan Whittick (far left) with the CBEEN Facilitation Team and Provincial Resource Team at Nipika Mountain Resort for CBEEN's 2016 Environmental Education Leadership Clinic.

New curriculum facilitates focus on environmental education

With the recent announcement of the overhaul to the curriculum, brings the excitement of new opportunities to learn in unique environments.

CBEEN executive director Duncan Whittick (far left) with the CBEEN Facilitation Team and Provincial Resource Team at Nipika Mountain Resort for CBEEN's 2016 Environmental Education Leadership Clinic.